Starbucks, alongside Dunkin’ Donuts, has been one of the two food franchises that have dominated the American coffee industry for decades. That said, Starbucks’ influence is waning; its anti-union practices, high prices, and its political allegiances do no favors towards younger generations. This has led to many customers looking for alternatives to get their fix. […]
Tag: China
Is This The New Axis of Power?
The familiar handshake has become a statement of intent. The public displays of unity between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin — recently on display at a grand military parade in Beijing, China (PRC) — are more than mere photo opportunities. They are the carefully orchestrated symbols of a deepening strategic alignment, […]
The AI Chip Chokehold: Nvidia Misses Out on Chinese Market Sales
A hypothetical proposal from a new Trump administration to demand a 15% share of Nvidia’s revenue from sales in China in exchange for critical export licenses has ignited a fierce debate among legal experts and industry observers, raising questions about government overreach, the potential for dangerous precedents and the legality of such an arrangement. The […]
American Accused of Spying on Behalf of China Regime
The recent indictment of Martin D., an American military contractor accused of offering sensitive United States (US) military information to Chinese intelligence while operating from Germany, serves as a stark reminder of the increasingly international and intricate nature of modern espionage. This case, unfolding on German soil with an American suspect and a rival power […]
China Warship Crashes While Chasing Philippine Vessel
Many disputes often occur at sea between neighboring nations, as it can be difficult to fully map out territories. A similar kind of dispute at the South China Sea ended poorly for China, as two of its military ships collided with each other as they tried to pursue a Philippine ship. The Philippine ship reported […]
Beijing raises tariffs on US goods to 125%
China raised its tariffs on U.S. goods in retaliation to the White House raising its levy on Chinese goods to 125 percent, on top of the 20 percent tax already on the goods. The world’s two biggest economies continue their tit-for-tat trade war, which has caused the cost of trade to soar and raised concerns […]
Donald Trump’s new trade war on China sparks global economic concerns.
Donald Trump’s intensified trade attack on China has reignited fear of a protracted economic battle between the two biggest economies in the world. Trump has vowed to reinstate high tariffs on Chinese imports, causing a rise in the tensions that had eased under the Biden administration. Analysts caution that a new round of trade war […]
American TikTok Users Flood to New Chinese App
With just days until TikTok goes dark for American users, many young people have found a surprising new app to download—Xiaohongshu. Also known as RedNote in English, the app has been dubbed by many as the “Chinese Instagram” and quickly became the number one most downloaded app in America on Tuesday, January 14. Founded in […]
